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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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